Spencer Steer stars with inside-the-park homer as Reds defeat Rockies 7-2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:27 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Spencer Steer hit two home runs, including an inside-the-park version, contributing to the Cincinnati Reds' 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on July 17. Brady Singer threw seven strong innings, allowing just two runs and striking out six batters. The Reds took an early lead after Sal Stewart's double scored Elly De La Cruz in the first inning. After falling behind, the Reds responded with back-to-back home runs from Steer and Eugenio Suárez in the sixth inning. Steer's inside-the-park homer occurred in the eighth inning, taking a unique bounce off the wall. The Reds look to continue momentum with Rhett Lowder as their starting pitcher for the next game, while the Rockies have yet to announce their starter.
- •Spencer Steer hit two home runs for the Reds, including an inside-the-park homer.
- •Brady Singer pitched seven innings, giving up two runs on four hits.
- •Reds scored four runs in the sixth inning with back-to-back homers.
- •Elly De La Cruz contributed three singles and a homer.
- •Rhett Lowder is set to pitch for the Reds in the next game.
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Spencer Steer’s inside-the-park homer sparks Reds’ 7-2 win over Rockies
"Spencer Steer hit two home runs, including an inside-the-park homer, Brady Singer gave up four hits in seven strong innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Friday night. Steer and Eugenio Suárez hit back-to-back homers in the sixth inning and Elly De La Cruz had three singles and a homer for the Reds. Singer (4-9) struck out six and gave up two runs for his fifth quality start.
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